January ended with a mild spell. Snow has melted into the fields. Dean and Julie Reddig recently spent a week in the Bahamas with cousins Sam and Lisa Berg, missionaries with Many Hands. Julie said “Some of the projects were putting a roof structure over the water tanks on the camp, laying carpet tiles in Marsh Harbour, working in the library and making alphabet charts for learning to read.

Events planned at the James E. Shanley Tribal Library in Poplar for February include meetings of the Teen Democracy Project at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 and the Winter Puzzle Palooza Feb. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop-in resume and job research assistance is offered Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Children’s Storytime is set for Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Film screenings are set for

The Fort Peck Tribes Language & Culture Department is hosting a day camp Feb. 28, at the Brockton Culture Center from 5-7 p.m. Activities include Dakota bingo, games, musical chairs and crafting. Snacks and a meal will be offered. All ages are welcome. The camp was made possible with support from the Administration for Native Americans Language Grant. For more information, call 406-768-3520

Roosevelt County commissioners agreed on a starting date for their new county attorney during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Attorney Theresa Diekhans is scheduled to begin her duties in Roosevelt County on Feb. 20. Commissioner Robert Toavs made the motion and noted that the decision follows Judge Michael G. Moses’ orders made in late October. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers added, “It

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Jan. 16. A lease agreement with the Transportation Security Administration was approved, per committee recommendation. A related airport cleaning contract was also discussed and Cape Air has renewed its lease of the terminal building at a rate of $800 per month. Tribal Executive Board member Roxanne Gourneau was on hand to answer council questions

Roosevelt County residents will receive a bit of unwelcome mail in May when the second half of their tax bills arrive. The Montana Supreme Court ordered counties in December to levy calculated by the state for schools the full 95 mills, after most county commissions in the state had decided to levy less than that amount. A majority of counties, including Roosevelt, levied 77.9 mills, as opposed